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Modern Family · Season 10

Modern Family season 10 episode 9: Putting Down Roots

Aired 5 December 201823 minRated TV-PG

7.3TMDB · 15 votesMark watched

Where to watch Modern Family Season 10 in Australia

Modern Family season 10 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Fetch TV from $24.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Putting Down Roots”

Dede's husband, Jerry comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch and Claire receive a little more of Dede than they really know what to do with. Jay and Gloria feel sorry for Jerry and invite him to stay with them while he is in town.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 9 of 22 of season 10, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by James Bagdonas, written by Danny Zuker and Jon Pollack.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (15 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
James Bagdonas
Writers
Danny ZukerJon Pollack
Guest stars
Marcello Julian Reyes as Cal JohnsonEd Begley Jr. as Jerry

Credits: TMDB.

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  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
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